Former Ironwood Ridge and Arizona softball standout Allie Skaggs was named head softball coach for Eastmark High School, located in Mesa as part of the Queen Creek Unified School District – pending Board approval. The Firebirds compete in the 4A East Sky Region.
University of Arizona Wheelchair Basketball coaches Josie Aslakson and Courtney Ryan were both selected to be part of Team USA for the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championship to be played from September 5–19 in Ottawa, Canada.
Aslakson returns after helping Team USA earn a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. A two-time Paralympian, she also played a key role in securing bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. She currently serves as head coach at the University of Arizona. Ryan also returns after helping the U.S. Women’s National Team earn a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. A two-time Paralympian, she also contributed to the team’s bronze medal finish at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games.
Former Sahuaro standout Alyssa Brown signed with the Brisbane Capitals (Australia) after averaging 16.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game in the top division in Germany.
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